Shadow blinked at the comment of the ranks of soldier. A slight grimace showed up on his face at the thought of their allies not here. They were on the battle field most likely, if not lost or perhaps...in the next world. "It's...possible...though I doubt they would all show up at once...maybe a little at a time..." Shadow responded, choosing his worlds carefully. He could see the elf woman was very troubled by this thought, he could relate partially since he felt waves of griefs start to echo in his mind. Even if he didn't understand human behavior as much as her, he could easily read sadness and despair in the girl's action. After all, as a dragon, he used to feed off of such emotions. As they walked, he noticed her stop suddenly. He turned back towards the woman, shooting a questioning look at her until his sharp eyes caught her shaking ever so slightly.
"It... I won't let this happen. I will not become my father. I vow upon my ancestor's blood that I will see this war through, whether we win or not, whether I'm dead upon His feet or standing victorious."
The pain of losing allies... The joy of having them here...and the amount of guilt she must carry from soldiers dying under her watch...it must be over wheleming. After all, she maybe general but was a person as well. Emotions were very strange things...yes, dragons felt though never emotions such as sadness. Mostly rage or boredom. He walked back overto thegirl, offering a small smile as he took her fist into his hands. Such hands such as these should have never known the act as war or fighting. Perhaps if this war never happened, would she be happy as humans were? Possibly with a mate?
He uncurled her fists gently, and began to speak "Princess...in a rage of battle such as this...death is to be expected." He said softly, almost a whisper. His purple gaze locked on her hands. "Determination such as yours is highly needed. Skill in battle is needed...and of course lives are needed in this fight." he released her hand, allowing it to fall back into place at her side. "Death is something battle will always bring, regardless of you being in charge or not. Fate has dealt you a hand where you must overcome this...and I assure you...you will be the one to stand as the victor in the end." The dragon said, offering her a small comforting smile. He had the up most faith in her, as did most of the soldiers.